(Phnom Penh): Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia, informed that gunfire was reported during an official observation visit by foreign military attachés at the O’Smach International Border Checkpoint in Oddar Meanchey province.

The visit, part of the Second Annual Tour 2026 organized for the Military Attachés Corps to Phnom Penh (MACPP), took place at 10:20 a.m. following the implementation of the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire agreement.

It should be further emphasized that the Secretariat of the Regional Border Committee (RBC) of Cambodia’s Military Region 4 had issued an official notification to the Secretariat of the RBC of the Thai 2nd Army Area prior to the commencement of the 2026 second annual visit by the MACPP.

According to the ministry, five instances of gunfire were initiated by Thai military forces between 10:35 a.m. and 11:09 a.m., with a total of nine rounds fired, including M79 and M16 weapons.

The incident occurred while attachés were conducting on-site observation, raising concerns as it contradicts the spirit of the ceasefire and ongoing efforts to ease tensions along the border.

According to the ministry, Cambodian forces will continue to monitor closely and remain vigilant in fulfilling their role of firmly protecting Cambodia's territorial integrity and the people.

As a law-abiding and responsible state, Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes. Achieving lasting peace between the two countries, which contributes to the peace, stability, and unity of ASEAN, requires genuine commitment and full respect for international law, the ASEAN Charter, and all existing treaties and agreements that bind us.

The ministry reaffirmed its firm, sincere, and unwavering commitment to fully and faithfully respect and implement the joint statement of the third special meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on December 27, 2025; the joint declaration on the peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on October 26, 2025; and all other relevant agreements aims to find a peaceful, just, and lasting solution in accordance with international law, as well as existing treaties and agreements between the two countries.
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